N18 over Elder Creek
GoodFrontier County, Nebraska · 24E Stockville · Structure no. S018 03360
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N18 over Elder Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N18 over Elder Creek in Frontier County, Nebraska. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 163 by 2038. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N18 over Elder Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is N18 over Elder Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does N18 over Elder Creek carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is N18 over Elder Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns N18 over Elder Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.